1620 in Denmark explained

Events from the year 1620 in Denmark.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Christian IV^[1]

Events

• 10 May – an expedition led by Admiral Ove Gjedde arrives in Ceylon
• 19 November – a treaty is signed with the Nayak of Tanjore, giving Denmark possession of Tharangambadi (Danish: Trankebar) and the right to construct Fort Dansborg.^[2]

Undated

• The construction of the original Knippelsbro is completed.

Births

Undated

• Dina Vinhofvers, silk worker and accuser of Corfitz Ulfeldt (died 1651)

Deaths

• 11 April – Steen Ottesen Brahe, privy counsellor and landowner (born 1547)
• 4 August – Karen Roeds, accused witch

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christian IV: Scandinavian king. Encyclopedia Britannica. 19 November 2019. en.
2. Book: The Bengal and Agra Annual Guide and Gazetteer. W. Rushton and Company. 1841. 415. en.